The Lawrence Welk Show"Lawrence Welk's Premiere Show"
This black-and-white classic episode, which opens the 25th season on public television, is also the first "Lawrence Welk Show" produced for national television broadcast in 1955. The cast opens with "Say It With Music." Alice Lon sings "Love Me or Leave Me." Larry Hopper entertains with "Oh Happy Day." Rocky Rockwell charms with "I Love Girls." And the band strikes up "The Clarinet Polka."G

8:00 pm

Are You Being Served?"Happy Returns"
A free lunch in the canteen in honor of young Mr. Grace's birthday inspires the staff to organize a cabaret for his party.G

8:30 pm

Keeping Up Appearances - The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket"A Job for Richard"
Hyacinth determines Richard should secure a high executive position with a local firm, which has a vacancy in its ranks. Richard fancies neither the prospect of the job nor the plan Hyacinth has for him to meet The Big Boss.G

9:00 pm

As Time Goes By"Covering Up"
Jean and Lionel remain stalemated over who will live with whom. Jean embarks on a cover up when her sister-in-law arrives in town.G

9:30 pm

Outnumbered
Ben's frequent visits to the emergency room are beginning to arouse suspicions. Karen is writing an angry letter to the prime minister asking him to fire her teacher. Jake is providing alibis for his girlfriend. A thunderstorm, distressing news and dreadful noises coming from next door keep the family up late.G

10:01 pm

The Red Green Show"DNA All The Way"
A rich eccentric passes away and everyone tries to prove a relationship. Red uses an electric fan to start a lawn mower.G

10:30 pm

My Family"Life Begins at Fifty"
Susan is suffering from severe mood swings and forgetfulness. She is arrested for stealing a pair of sunglasses because she refuses to admit she is a "woman of a certain age." Ben is convinced he can handle Susan's defense in court.G

11:00 pm

Doctor Who Series"The Doctor's Wife"
The Doctor follows a Time Lord distress signal to a mysterious asteroid in a Bubble Universe, unsure if there could be another living Time Lord out there. But the asteroid hides a secret, which could threaten the existence not only of the TARDIS crew, but of the TARDIS itself.G

Great Performances"Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night 2012"
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel leads the Vienna Philharmonic under the stars in the gardens of Austria's Imperial Sch?nbrunn Palace. Vienna Ballet dancers join the orchestra in celebration of the world of dance in music by Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky and Richard Strauss. The concert also features performances of Debussy's "La Mer" and the Austrian favorite "Wiener Blut" ("Viennese Blood") by waltz king Johann Strauss.G

8:30 pm

Music Voyager"The Capital of Salsa"
The Colombian city of Cali, known as the world capital of salsa, also serves as the urban center of the country's Afro-Pacific culture. Host Jacob Edgar discovers why Columbia adopted as its native style the upbeat tropical dance music of salsa. He meets Grupo Niche, one of the world's most famous salsa bands, for a performance at their private club Dulce con Dulce, and explores the famous Juanchito neighborhood where salsa clubs line the streets. D

Austin City Limits"Dave Matthews Band"
Since their debut in the early 90s, the Dave Matthews Band has combined the worlds of jam and pop to win multiple Grammys and gain a permanent position as one of America's top concert draws. With Matthews' introspective lyrics and distinctive vocal timbre and a stellar group of musicians, this Virginia-based band has created some of the most memorable music of the last decade.G

11:00 pm

Great Performances"Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night 2012"
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel leads the Vienna Philharmonic under the stars in the gardens of Austria's Imperial Sch?nbrunn Palace. Vienna Ballet dancers join the orchestra in celebration of the world of dance in music by Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky and Richard Strauss. The concert also features performances of Debussy's "La Mer" and the Austrian favorite "Wiener Blut" ("Viennese Blood") by waltz king Johann Strauss.G

Simply Ming"Dennis Lee & Cooking with the Binchotan"
Sitting by the dock of the bay at San Francisco's Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Ming shows viewers some of the city's best street food. Gone are the days of hot dogs, pretzels and fried dough. In their place you'll now find restaurant quality food in the form of Korean tacos, wood fired pizzas and Roti. D

10:00 pm

Joanne Weir's Cooking Confidence"Italian Marketplace"
Inspired by the roasted chickens in the marketsof Italy Joanne teaches her student Joan her version of crispy chicken and potatoes with a side of hot pepper and white balsamic broccolini, topped off with a cherry Zinfandel zabaglione. Recipes: Broccolini with Hot Pepper and White Balsamic, Crispy Chicken and Potatoes with Mustard, Rosemary and Capers, and Fresh Cherries with Late Harvest Zinfandel Zabaglione. Student: Joan Boada, Principal Dancer, San Francisco Ballet. D

10:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe"Naples and Pompeii"
Rick finds Naples is Italy in the extreme. He prowls backstreet fish markets, dodges fast-moving Vespas, and dines on pizza where it was invented. He climbs to the top of nearby Mount Vesuvius, then wanders through the ruins of Pompeii.G

11:00 pm

Ethics In America"Politics, Privacy, and the Press"
What conduct on the part of a public official is relevant to "the public's right to know?" Panelists from both sides, including Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham, Peter Jennings, Mike Wallace, and Geraldine Ferraro, debate this issue.G

7:00 pm

Botany of Desire
Based on Michael Pollan's best-selling book, this special embarks on an exploration of the human relationship with the plant world as seen from the plants' point of view. Frances McDormand narrates this program that shows how four familiar species - the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato - evolved to satisfy human yearnings for sweetness, beauty, intoxication and control. The program visits Idaho to discuss the commercial growth of the potato, which was originally domesticated in Peru more than 8,000 years ago.G

9:00 pm

Moyers & Company"The Resurrection of Ralph Reed"
While Romney, Ryan, Christie, and Rubio get the lion's share of attention during the Republican Convention this week, three one-time college Republicans who are now the party's real power-brokers -- Karl Rove, Ralph Reed, and Grover Norquist -- are busy doing what they do best: leveraging their political, religious, and financial resources to back pro-corporate, anti-government objectives at the core of the conservative agenda. The true surprise at the Tampa convention is Ralph Reed's resurrection. When the former head of the Christian Coalition was discovered to have raked in millions of dollars from the super lobbyist -- and eventually convicted felon -- Jack Abramoff, Reed wound up in political purgatory. D

Need to Know"Habitat Havoc"
JEFF GREENFIELD ANCHORS. Anchor Jeff Greenfield looks ahead to next week's Democratic national convention in Charlotte. He reports from Ohio on the Democrats' efforts there to win the white working class vote -- a group considered key to carrying the state and winning the election. D

7:00 pm

Clifford The Big Red Dog"Food for Thought/Friends 4ever"
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Clifford and his friends are influenced by advertisements for a new dog food. FRIENDS 4EVER: When T-Bone learns his old best buddy Burger is coming for a visit, he tells Clifford and Cleo about the time when he was a puppy, and thought he'd never be able to have another friend as good Burger. D

7:30 pm

Arthur"When Carl Met George/D.W. Swims with the Fishes"
When Carl Met George - George is excited about spending time with his new friend, Carl, who seems to know all kind of cool facts about trains and about. well lots of things! Then George learns that Carl has Asperger's Syndrome - a form of autism that makes Carl see the world differently than most people. Can George and Carl remain good friends - and perhaps even learn from each other? DW Swims with the Fishes - D.W. D

8:00 pm

Martha Speaks"Martha Doesn't Speak Monkey!/Martha and Truman Get Lost"
Martha Doesn't Speak Monkey! - Professor Monkey is coming to town to promote his craft books with co-author Beppo. Martha and Truman Get Lost - Truman needs Martha to help him find something he lost at Dog Head Lake.G

8:30 pm

Curious George"George Makes A Stand/Curious George Sees The Light"
George sells lemonade to buy a soccer ball and causes problems when he adjusts a traffic light.G

9:00 pm

Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!"When I Grow Up/Doing It Differently"
When I Grow Up - Sally and Nick are trying to guess what they'll be when they grow up when the Cat drops in for a visit. Cat is sure Nick and Sally will never guess what his friend Puggle will be when she grows up. When they see her, they start guessing right away! A frog? A duck? No, a beaver! They discover that, while Puggle may have some similarities to other creatures, she will grow up to be a duck billed platypus! Doing It Differently - Nick and Sally can't seem to find Harvey the guinea pig. D

9:30 pm

Super Why!"The Gingerbread Boy"
Run, run as fast as you can! As Pig zooms through the playground at top speeds, he can't figure out why Poppa Pig keeps telling him to slow down! The Super Readers fly into the story of The Gingerbread Boy and set off on a mad dash after the speedy little cookie! Will the Super Readers be able to keep the Gingerbread Boy safe, or is their plan half baked? Educational Objectives: To learn about safety, sing the entire alphabet, identify the letters H, O, U, S, E, rhyme with 'ox' words and use the power to read to change the story and save the day!. D

10:00 pm

Dinosaur Train"A Heck of a Neck/Gilbert Visits The Nest"
The Pteranodon kids have a Nature Trackers adventure when they meet Denise Diplodocus, a super-long, super big dinosaur. At first the kids mistake Denise's neck for a snake, and tail as a bridge. Later, Denise amazes the kids, telling them how hard it is for her to raise up her long, heavy neck. D

10:30 pm

Sesame Street"Squirmadega Car Race"
Slimey is practicing for the Squirmadega Car Race. He zooms forward, backward, and around and around on the counter of Mr. Hopper's store. Elmo excitedly gets ready to watch Slimey in the worm car race. D

11:30 pm

Sid The Science Kid"Sid's Backyard Campout!"
Pack some food and bring your backpack because Sid, Gerald, and Dad are gearing up for a big adventure! They're setting up tents for a campout in the backyard! Dad is eager to share his love of nature and demonstrates how to have a great time outside with the simplest of necessities. They look for animals, cook their own dinner, marvel at the stars in the sky, roast marshmallows, and sing songs around the campfire. And here's the best part, the viewer is invited to join the adventure and sing along!. D